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Andy Krals is the designer of multiple holistic life improvement products, including The Breathtaking Nature Method, Whole Brain and Body, Calm Song, and the linguistics program Fluent English in 1000 Words (Ingles Fluido Con Solo 1000 Palabras).

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I am one of the original Buteyko Breathing Educators in the US beginning in 1995 trained by and assisting Alexander Stalmatski who trained everyone outside of Russia until 2000. I was re-certified by Russell and Jennifer Stark, two of the most experienced and most highly respected Buteyko practitioner/trainers in the…

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Showing up fully present awake in the dream of divinity together with you! Witnessing and beholding the possibilities of you and I. So loving that we can be here and connect with one another in this way. It's all wow, it's all amazing and it's even more amazing because we are sharing in it together! Breathe together…

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Dan Brulé is a modern day teacher and healer. He is a world-renown pioneer in the field of Breathwork, and leader of the worldwide Spiritual Breathing movement. Dan is one of the originators of Breath Therapy, and was among the first group of Inte ationally Certified Rebirthers. He is a master of Prana Yoga (the Hindu…

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Jim Gates, CAFS is the brand manager for Quality Filters, Inc. (http://qualityfilters.com), a leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality home and commercial air filters. The company’s products are available online at BuyFilters.com (http://buyfilters.com).

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Dr. Judith Kravitz, DM, is a minister, mother of 8, and author of the book, "Breathe Deep, Laugh Loudly". She's worked extensively with the breath as an agent of transformation and healing since the late 1970s. Judith has helped thousands of people in group and individual sessions, and certified thousands of Breath Fa…

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Keith N. Anderson is the founder of Alchemical Breathwork. Keith has had a daily morning practice of Meditation, Chi Gung and Yi Chuan Internal Kung Fu. These practices focus on understanding and controlling the breath for better overall health and wellbeing. Over the past 25 years, Keith has studied many different a…

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In 1978 I had spent years trying to regain a singing voice I knew I had as a child. It was not about my voice changing, it was about having been physically abused as a child to the point that I could not even scream, let alone sing. This emotional and physical abuse while growing to full sized adulthood caused restric…

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Nancy Zi is the author of The Art of Breathing. She is an internationally known classical singer and voice teacher. American born, raised in China, and with a bi-cultural education, Zi weaves together the best of ancient Eastern disciplines with modern Western techniques. In The Art of Breathing, Nancy Zi shows you h…

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Tony Coulson is the founder of Simply Rebirthing and a trained Rebirther and Psychotherapist, he recognised that Rebirthing had such a profound healing effect on clients that he integrated Rebirthing deeply into his practice. Issues which usually take months or years to heal can often be released by undertaking a few…

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Breathing Fundamentals for Health and Personal Development Personal development is a lot about creating energy and managing it. The way we breathe, the quality of our respiration, is our primary source of energy. From the connection to our core to the experience and expression of our truth, the ...

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&copy 2004 Michael Grant White • www.breathing.comn All rights reserved Bad breathing is a major contributor to almost ALL illness, including heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia, cancer and many nervous system disorders, warns breathing development expert Michael Grant White. For example when ...

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Alchemical Breathwork™ is a powerful healing and personal growth technique practiced worldwide. It is used consistently to release energy blockage in the body, clear negative thought and habit patterns and bring one into greater alignment with one’s personal purpose. Alchemical Breathwork™ begins by working with the physical body and as a result it cleanses the mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. This almost always leaves the client in a state somewhere between peace and ecstasy. Dr. Andrew Weil:

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A number of different environmental factors that can result in common indoor air quality problems. These air pollutants and contaminants can be found in a wide variety of locations and can cause various health effects that could be very dangerous. Here are four of the most common causes of indoor air quality problems and information on how these issues can be remedied. 1. Environmental Tobacco Smoke

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Controlling energy costs in office buildings can be difficult due to the constant coming and going of employees and visitors to the building. There are a number of methods that can be used to reduce the amount of energy used in the office building and the methods chosen for each building should be based on the characteristics of that particular building to ensure maximum energy savings. Five Strategies to Control Office Energy Costs Here are five of the most essential strategies for controlling the energy costs of an office building. 1. Turn Off Unnecessary Lightsr

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When you are dealing with a child with asthma, it is very important to ensure that you do everything that you can to prevent asthma symptoms from occurring. An asthma attack can be devastating to a young body and severe attacks can result in hospitalization and a significant recovery time.

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There are many benefits to conserving energy, and everyone should do their part to conserve energy where they can. Conserving energy at home is good for the planet and can dramatically lower the costs of utilities and expenses. Four Ideas for Home Energy Conservation Here are four easy ways to conserve energy at home simply by changing your habits or making minor repairs. 1. Fix Drafty Areas of the Home

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The maintenance and cleaning of your home plays a very important role in preventing allergy symptoms. Allowing the build-up of dust and other pollutants in the home can aggravate allergy symptoms and make the suffering worse for all involved. Important Tips to Prevent Allergy Symptoms Following some simple home maintenance tips for allergy symptom prevention will decrease exposure to allergens and help make your home environment a more comfortable place to live. 1. Vacuum Regularly

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Cheap air filters often sound like a good idea to cash strapped consumers worried about the costs of home of office upkeep, but using cheap replacement filters in your air conditioner isn’t a good way to save money. As a matter of fact, doing so can result in a wide variety of other problems that could end up costing the homeowner or business owner more than the price of replacing high quality filters. Problems with Using Cheap Filtersr

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Preventing indoor air quality problems from occurring is the best way to protect the health of everyone that uses the space in question – whether the area is a home or an office. All types of buildings can have air that is contaminated by air pollutants and harmful particles that can cause a number of respiratory illnesses and other health problems. It’s important to take steps to keep air as clean and pure as possible in any structure. 4 Tips to Prevent Problems with Indoor Air Quality

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Secondhand smoke is one of the worst air pollutants to have in the home because it can cause difficulty breathing, as well as lead to a number of different respiratory ailments in the individuals breathing in the secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke emits from the unfiltered end of a cigarette, making it much worse than what smokers is take into their lungs. It is released in high concentrations with every cigarette burned.

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By Jim Gates, CAFS The indoor air quality of an office environment is very important to the health, comfort, well being, and productivity of every person who works there. Improved indoor air quality is also important to management, as a healthy working environment can lead to higher productivity and fewer lost work days. Improving Air Quality at Workr

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When considering effective ways to ensure a clean and safe work environment, indoor air pollution is an important situation. Office spaces are often cramped, and public places are ideal environments for bacteria and allergens to take hold. One effective method of combating airbo e particles and dust is to purchase and install high quality air filters for your office, and make sure to change them out on a regular basis. Health Benefits of High Quality Air Conditioner Filtersr

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There are a number of different types of air filters on the market today, each one differing in price and quality. Some people believe that basing purchase decisions on the price of the air filter is the right way to make their choice while other people believe that the quality of the air filter is much more important than the price. Although the short-term savings of using cheaper air filters may be significant, over the long term more money may be saved by investing in higher quality filters. Filter Comparisonsr

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A national survey conducted by the American Lung Association in May of 1999 (http://www.aerias.org/desktopdefault.aspx?tabindex=3&tabid=79) estimated that most Americans spend around 65% of their time in their homes, making indoor air quality a significant consideration for their health and well-being. The air inside of a home can be between 2 and 100 times worse for your health than the air outside, mainly due to a build-up of air pollutants in the indoor air. Three Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality

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There are two main types of air filters on the market today for use in residential and commercial buildings: panel air filters and pleated air filters. Many homeowners and building managers choose to purchase panel air filters based on the price of the filter without thoroughly examining whether purchasing a pleated air filter would be more beneficial. There are a number of benefits to purchasing a pleated air filter over purchasing a panel air filter. Many people believe that these added benefits are well worth the additional cost. Three Benefits of Pleated Air Filters

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The relationship between indoor air quality and sleep is a complex one. While we are sleeping at night, our body is recharging and restoring itself, providing us with energy to face the next day. Good, solid sleep is necessary to this process and poor air quality in an indoor sleeping area can disrupt sleep in a number of different ways. Overcoming Three Indoor Air Quality Problems that Impact Sleep 1. Sleep Interruptions

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Are you wondering if it’s important to use air conditioner filters that contain activated carbon? The addition of carbon can be a very important part of the manufacturing process for air filters. Adding carbon to the filter materials increases the adsorption properties of the air filter, allowing more air pollutants to be removed from the air. Activated carbon is one of the most adsorbent materials available for residential and commercial air filters. About Activated Carbon Air Conditioner Filtersr

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Excessive air pollutants in the home or workplace can create a hazardous environment and harm the health of everyone exposed to the pollutants. A high quality air filter is the best weapon against air pollutants as it traps the offending particles deep within the filter, removing them from the air we breathe. The effectiveness of the air filter at trapping pollutants depends on several different factors, including the kinds of pollutants present and the type of air filter purchased.

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According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 1 in 4 Americans suffer from asthma or the effects of allergies. Eliminating or reducing household triggers is essential to minimizing exposure to dangerous airbo e pollutants. Whether it is asthma, seasonal allergies or indoor allergies, one of the most simple and cost effective methods of reducing molecular and particulate triggers is to purchase and implement the use of high quality air filters.

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By Jim Gates, CAFS Seasonal allergens cause misery for millions of allergy sufferers each year in the form of sneezing, itchy eyes, runny noses, and scratchy throats. The quality of the air indoors can have a considerable effect on the seasonal allergy symptoms that appear in those that are susceptible and reducing the amount of seasonal allergens in the indoor air is the most effective way to obtain seasonal allergy relief. Important Indoor Allergen Reduction Tipsr

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By Jim Gates, CAFS The quality of the air inside your home is very important to the health of you and your family. Poor quality indoor air can result in many negative health effects, including breathing disorders, respiratory ailments and more. Improving the indoor air quality in the home can help all of the members of the family breathe a little easier. 1. Control Sources Of Air Pollution

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The cleanliness of the air inside of your home is a very important consideration all the time, but especially when you are bringing a new baby home. An infant’s respiratory system is very delicate and will not cope with air pollutants well, so it is essential to ensure that the air the baby is breathing is free of dirt, dust, and germs. This need for clean air has prompted various manufacturers to invent effective solutions to improve the efficiency of home air filters and provide cleaner air to their customers.

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Have you ever wondered why air conditioner filters are necessary? If you have a central HVAC unit in your home or office, you know that you’re supposed to change the filter regularly and you’re probably aware that using a high quality filter is recommended. However, if you’re like most people, you probably don’t know why those things really matter.

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Asthma sufferers often find that an important key to improving their asthma symptoms is to reduce or eliminate the asthma triggers found in their environment. There are a number of different environmental triggers for asthma symptoms. Some people react to just one trigger while others find that there are several triggers that make their asthma more severe. It is important to be able to identify these asthma triggers and to learn how to reduce their effects on your life. Here are three of the most common. 1. Secondhand Smoke

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When considering effective ways to ensure a clean and safe work environment, indoor air pollution is an important situation. Office spaces are often cramped, and public places are ideal environments for bacteria and allergens to take hold. One effective method of combating airbo e particles and dust is to purchase and install high quality air filters for your office, and make sure to change them out on a regular basis. Health Benefits of High Quality Air Conditioner Filtersr

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Have you ever noticed how mundane it is to ask someone, especially a total stranger, how they are doing? In most cases you will get the same unconscious response of "fine" "good" or an answer that doesn't really offer much in the way of clarity and authenticity.

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What are “White Coat Hypertension,” “Masked Hypertension” and “Morning Hypertension”? “White Coat Hypertension” means that when you go to the doctors’ office, the stress of just being there might cause a false reading. “White Coat” refers to the white coats often worn by doctors. It’s estimated that for up to 25% of people, their doctors’ office blood pressure is higher than it is normally. For many people, this can lead to a misdiagnosis and needless and potentially harmful medication.

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Interestingly, yes, there is indeed a connection between the weather and blood pressure. In a study published in the British Medical journal, researchers concluded that, “For each age, sex, and treatment group systolic and diastolic pressures were higher in winter than in summer. The seasonal variation in blood pressure was greater in older than in younger subjects and was highly significantly related to maximum and minimum daily air temperature measurements but not to rainfall.”

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We all know what stress feels like – but did you know that it’s all nothing more than a bunch of chemicals in our blood? When we experience something stressful, our adrenal glands make adrenaline and glucocorticoids. These chemicals make our muscles tense, our hearts race, our blood vessels constrict and, hence, our blood pressure spikes. In nature, this rush means the difference between catching something to eat or being something to eat – the “fight or flight” survival instinct.

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One of the most powerful ways to control your blood pressure is by simply “telling” it to go down. Before we go into how you can “tell” your blood pressure to go down, let’s take a look at the mind-body connection. Take a moment right now and pay attention to how you feel. Are you calm, relaxed, or maybe a little stressed? Whatever you’re feeling, it’s a chemical in your blood.

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What 9 herbs and supplements might lower your blood pressure (*and which common candy can make it go up)? 1) Garlic. A few smaller studies seem to suggest that garlic might help lower your blood pressure. Larger, more clinically sound studies are needed to establish a definite connection.

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First let’s take a look at the top 11 health benefits of exercise, many of these you probably haven’t heard of:

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Salt Causes High Blood Pressure – Right? “In the West, the connection between salt and hypertension has been convincing enough that many patients with high blood pressure have been forbidden to eat any but the smallest amounts of salt. This implied that salt was somehow an enemy. Now it is known that such restrictions were too severe…” Perfect Health by Deepak Chopra MD, page 238

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Another simple and clinically proven technique for lowering blood pressure without drugs is called "hand grip isometrics." Isometrics are when a muscle is tensed but without moving. For example, if you make a fist with your hand and squeeze – that’s an example of an isometric exercise.

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If your doctor has told you that you have high blood pressure and you’re tempted to just ignore it, bad idea. Here are the top ten risks of ignoring high blood pressure: Risk Factor #1) Artery Damage. Arteries can harden and thicken under excessive pressure. Risk Factor #2) Aneurisms. An aneurism is when an artery in the brain balloons outwards. Aneurisms aren’t always a problem by themselves. What they can lead to is very serious – a stroke.

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First, let’s take a moment and clarify some definitions. People often wonder what’s the difference betwee “high blood pressure” and “hypertension”? They’re just different names for the same thing. You might have seen that blood pressure always has two numbers, for example, 120/80. The bigger number is called “systolic” and the smaller number is called “diastolic.” “Systolic” is the maximum pressure when your heart contracts. “Diastolic” is the lowest pressure when your heart relaxes. For example, if your blood pressure is: “120/80”

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That irritating “Type A” supervisor at work is exactly the type of person to have high blood pressure, right? Actually, not necessarily. In nearly all cases, high blood pressure has no symptoms whatsoever. So how can you tell? Have a test: Option #1) Get one done for free. You can go to your supermarket or pharmacy and use one of their “Free Test” machines. Unfortunately, these machines often haven’t been serviced in years. Ask the pharmacist when the last service was. If you get a confused look with a shrugged shoulder, it’s not a good sign.

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So, how could something as simple as breathing control blood pressure? 1) One theory is that it’s actually not so much about relaxation and has more to do with helping the body get salt out. When people are under stress, they tend to take shallow breaths. This “inhibitory breathing” in turn, makes the blood more acidic and makes the kidneys less efficient at removing sodium from the blood. In research conducted by Dr. David Anderson of the National Institute of Health, inhibitory breathing was linked to elevated salt and higher blood pressure.

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1) Stop smoking. Tobacco hardens your arteries and the walls of your blood vessels. If you can’t quit cold turkey, ask your doctor for help in developing a plan. Plus, let’s face it… smoking is so… last century. 2) Time to get some exercise – normally an average of at least 30 minutes a day. You don’t have to join a health club and start grunting in the weight room – even moderate walking is great. Ask your doctor to help you develop a plan that’s right for your needs. Exercise is a habit just like any other, once you get in the swing, you’ll get addicted to feeling great.

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When we go to the doctor, we deserve to get the best care medicine has to offer, science-based and unbiased. Regrettably, the truth is often far from it.

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What's the #1 most dangerous side effect of blood pressure drugs - the one that you won't find on the label? First, an overview of the 8 classes of high blood pressure drugs, how they work, and their commo "listed" side effects: First ACE inhibitors – rn(ACE) inhibitors prevent your body from making Angiotensin II - a natural substance our bodies produce that, among other things, can cause our blood vessels to narrow, thicken and stiffen. Angiotensin II also triggers the release of a hormone associated with increased water and sodium in the body.

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First, some interesting facts about caffeine... 1) It's the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world - an estimated 90% of adults in Western countries consume it daily. 2) Small doses of caffeine help reduce pain and speed up the effects of other pain relievers like aspirin by up to 40%. 3) Green tea, oolong tea and black tea are all the same leaves from the same plant, they're just processed differently.

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Today we’re going to cover the 12 health benefits of Guided Breathing: Health Benefit #1) Deep Relaxation/Less Stress. We are surrounded by too many stress triggers and not enough relaxation triggers. When we take the time to regularly break the stress cycle, the health benefits are incredible. Even wrinkles can be reduced or prevented through better blood flow and reduced stress. 2) Better Sleep. Guided Breathing is an excellent, drug-free cure for insomnia. In addition to feeling and looking more rested, a great nights’ sleep is essential for healthy living.

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Stop what you’re doing right now. Feel how much tension you have in your abdominal muscles. Chances are, you’re “sucking in your gut.” Now stop and notice how you’re breathing. Chances are, you’re taking shallow breaths, and you’re breathing with your chest?

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There’s a lot of confusion out there about health and alcohol. Sometimes we hear things like “wine is good for your health;” other times we hear all about alcohols’ dangers. So where’s the truth? As with so many things in life – the truth is actually somewhere in the middle. Moderate alcohol consumption actually has some clinically proven health benefits.

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The Buteyko method Developed by Dr. Konstantin Buteyko (Russia 1923-2003) involves a total approach to health. It includes not only special breathing exercises but principles for exercise, food, and sleeping that Dr. Konstantin Buteyko considered vital in order to maintain or restore balance and a return to vital health. The basic underlying theory and practice involves the counterintuitive method of voluntarily reducing the volume of air breathed per minute. This conserves carbon dioxide ( CO2 ) which is not a waste gas.

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I'd like to share with you some of the points that we cover in the Stress and Breathing, Burnout and Breathwork Seminars. This is a body-mind-breath approach to preventing burnout and for recovering from it. In the Chinese tradition we would say that we "regulate body, regulate mind, and regulate breath."

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People who suffer from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) often experience a narrowing of air passageways, making it hard to breathe. Chronic bronchitis is a type of COPD, and it gets progressively worse as time goes on. While it has some similar symptoms as asthma, symptoms don't improve over time like they do with asthma. Because of the difficulty breathing, COPD sufferers must go on constant oxygen therapy to assist them with getting their bodies enough oxygen.

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An oxygen concentrator can improve your quality of life. The most obvious benefits of investing in an oxygen concentrator are if you or someone you love happens to suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, or COPD. As a general rule, relying on an oxygen concentrator can translate into better, easier breathing for long-term recovery and illness maintenance.

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An oxygen concentrator can eliminate COPD symptoms. For those seriously contemplating investing in an oxygen concentrator, the chances are high that you’ve been prompted to make this decision due to a long-term battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, or COPD. COPD is a dual-disorder that is a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema, both of which narrow the passageways that carry oxygen to the lungs.

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Breathwork is my passion, as in “pass-I-on” and my profession, as in “profess-I-on”. And Today, I am celebrating the fact that I have not failed to write at least one breathing report/article every month of every year since September of 1976! At times over the years, I waited on the muse or myself or inspiration until the last minute, and as a result, several times I was a day or two late in meeting my self-inflicted moral obligation!

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Over the last 30 years, the art and science of Breathwork has made its way to the cutting edge of the human potential movement; and it has found its place at the forefront of mind-body medicine. Breath Awareness and Conscious Breathing are studied and taught wherever consciousness and spirit, science and religion, or loving hearts and open minds come together for good.

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Many people underestimate the healing power of Conscious Breathing, and that's unfortunate, because by controlling or regulating our breath, we can regulate and control many of our body's vital chemical and biological processes.* An ancient saying: "When you own your breath, no one can steal your peace."

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People often ask me: "What is the single best exercise to practice—what is the most important technique we need to master?" Actually, there are three basic skills I think every Breathworker needs to learn—three things I teach to just about everyone who comes to me for Breathwork training.

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The human heart is like a radio transmitter: it generates an electromagnetic field that can be easily measured from 50 feet away. And, the energy field that it generates is 500 times more powerful than that of the brain! Do you know about “Heart Rate Variability?” This refers to the natural tendency of the heart to speed up and slow down with each breath. Heart rate variability is a sign of a healthy heart, and an indicator of overall well being.

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This is the third article in a series on Breathwork Practice. First we talked about the Two Basic Aspects of Breathwork, then we discussed Two Core Techniques in the Practice. This month, I’d like to talk about the 3 Convergences in Breathwork. Some people will find that they have already been applying these breathwork secrets intuitively, without realizing it.

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This month I start a series of articles on the practice of Breathwork, beginning with the two basic aspects of the practice: Breath Awareness and Conscious Breathing. You can think of these as yin and yang aspects, active and passive practices. Breath Awareness means simply observing the breath, watching the breath, noticing the breathing… witnessing it. This is the passive aspect. You don’t breathe in any particular way: the breaths come and go by themselves.

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Birth and infancy traumas can affect people well into adulthood, and even for their entire lives. Many emotional and psychological issues, and dysfunctional patterns and tendencies can be traced back to birth, infancy, and early childhood. For the first few years of our lives we are basically in a hypnotic trance. We have no discriminating consciousness. Everything that happens, to us and around us, is downloaded directly into our subconscious mind.

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Ignorance is not bliss! When it comes to your breathing, what you don't know could be hurting you, both in the short and long term. Your breathing habits can have a surprisingly negative effect on your health, and wellbeing, on your athletic and creative abilities, on your performance at work, and in your everyday life. Here are just a few signs of "bad" breathing—problems and conditions caused or made worse by poor breathing habits:

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I’d like to share with you a spiritual breathing exercise, a form of Spiritual Breathing that Breathworkers around the world have been practicing lately. There is no name for it yet, but maybe with practice, you will be inspired to give us one! Visualize this. With the inhale we invite life force energy—spirit—to awaken and rise up from our center or source. With the exhale we fall down or drop down into our center. While inhaling we pull energy up from our innermost core, from our heart. While exhaling we relax and surrender into the divine spirit within.

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A Breathwork Technique For Eliminating Stress And Strain Once and For All! It has been proven again and again that laboratory rats develop stomach ulcers, shrinkage of lymphoid tissues, enlargement of adrenals, as well as heart attacks, kidney disease, arthritis and more when constantly "attacked" by bright lights, loud noises, extreme temperatures, and constant or repeated frustration. And there seems to be no doubt that the same things can occur in humans when exposed to such stress.

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At the seminars recently, we have been focusing on breathing and pleasure. We are using breathwork to enhance our enjoyment of life and the world, and to increase our happiness, and our love and acceptance of ourselves and each other.

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When doing breathwork, we often focus on the pauses in our breathing pattern. We practice eliminating them and we also practice lengthening them. By working and playing with the pauses in our breathing we can access powerful inner resources. We can dramatically enhance our creative and athletic abilities, and we can trigger profound improvements in our health and wellbeing.

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Breathwork (breath and breathing exercises and techniques) can unleash powerful forces and healing energies within the mind and body. It can accelerate growth and healing on many levels: physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, and behavioral. Medical experts agree that breath awareness and breath control can improve your general health, and help in the prevention and treatment of a host of medical problems.

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There are some big differences in the philosophy and approach to breathwork—and always have been. Two methods that seem to run counter to much of what is generally taught and practiced today immediately come to mind. The first is the Buteyko Method. When I first went to Russia in 1990, you could not mention breathing without someone bringing up his name. He was somewhat of a legend in the USSR and I knew we were destined to meet for one simple reason: it seemed that our philosophy and approach could not be more different.r

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It is no coincidence that the archer has always been associated with Zen. Archery is used in sport, in war, for hunting, for survival, for self-mastery, and simply for enjoyment. And so is the breath! The force that builds up in the bow as you draw it back is like the force that builds up in your body as you inhale. The force that is released when the arrow flies is like the force that is released when you exhale.

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Breathwork uses Breath Awareness and Conscious Breathing for health, growth and change, in spirit, mind and body. It makes use of specific breath and breathing exercises and techniques for personal growth, professional development, and spiritual awakening.

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Breathwork is the art and science of applying breath awareness and conscious breathing for health, growth and change, in spirit, mind and body. Breathwork brings together ancient wisdom and modern science. Breathwork is practiced by people from every walk of life, and every level of society. It is recommended and used by virtually all holistic, alte ative, and complimentary health care programs and practitioners. And most of the leading experts in the field of self-improvement and personal growth apply breathwork in their personal lives as well as their professional practice.

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In the beginning we are told was “the word." But behind the word, before the word, is an even greater power: the breath. In the end days it is said that all the secrets and mysteries will be revealed. The end days must be with us, because today the breath itself seems to be revealing those secrets to us. It turns out that the secret of life has been hidden right under our nose all the time!

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If you’re a health nut or a fitness junkie, take note. If you’re into self-improvement or spiritual development, pay attention. If you’re an artist or a performer, a counselor or a therapist, an athlete or a coach, a speaker or a healer, or simply a student of life, then breathwork is for you!

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Everyone breathes but unfortunately very few people breathe very well. That’s why Breathing Training is becoming more popular than yoga and meditation! And that’s why it’s the fastest growing trend in the fields of health and wellness, fitness and performance. How we breathe matters. When we allow our breathing system to decline, we set ourselves up for every kind of illness and ailment. In fact, more than 100 diseases are caused, triggered, or exacerbated by unconscious, unhealthy breathing patterns.

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This month we are focusing more deeply on “2-Phase Breathing.” It is a way to develop more breath awareness and more breath control. The idea is to explore the active and passive phases and the reflex and neutral points in the cycle. To start, imagine a round clock. Divide the circle in half by drawing a vertical line from 12 to 6. The left side represents the inhale (from 6 up to 12), and the right side represents the exhale (from 12 down to 6). 12 o’clock represents a completely full inhale, and 6 o’clock represents a completely empty exhale. These two points are reflex points.

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One of the advanced breath mastery skills we teach, and practice is “sucking” tension and fatigue out of the muscles with the inhale and releasing it from the body with the exhale. With practice, anyone can learn to use the inhale to pull energy from tense tired muscles, and then vent it from the system with the exhale. If you are an athlete, fitness junkie, or a high performer, this is an extremely valuable skill to develop, and so it is well worth practicing.

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I believe that the consciousness movement is the most important movement on the planet today. And given the current state of affairs in the world, the study of consciousness is more important than ever. I believe that growth in consciousness is the only way to lasting happiness and world peace. I believe that the next leap in human evolution will be a shift in consciousness. And I believe that breathwork can cause that shift.

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Here is a startling fact with profound implications: Nearly 60% of the 911 ambulance calls in most major US cities are related to dysfunctional breathing habits. And the most common dysfunctional breathing habit is by far, hyperventilation. In other words: “over-breathing.” And despite all the hype you may have heard about “deep breathing to super-oxygenate” your cells, the fact is: almost anyone can reduce the supply of oxygen to their brain by more than 40% in less than one minute, simply by hyperventilating.

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One of the core techniques we master in Breathwork is the “Connected Breathing Rhythm.” It’s the Rebirthing Technique, also called Circular Breathing. The main thing is that there are no pauses or gaps between the breaths. The inhale connects to the exhale and the exhale connects to the inhale in a smooth, steady, continuous pattern. It should feel like a wheel turning.

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As 2019 is coming to a close, I thought I would leave you with a few of my favorite breathing quotes. By the way, if you have any that you would like to share, please send them on to me at: dan@breathmastery.com There are certain points in breathing which you have never observed, and those points are the doors – the nearest doors to you from where you can enter into a different world, into a different being, into a different consciousness. (Osho/Rajneesh) When you own your breath, nobody can steal your peace. (Author unknown)

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There is a lot of talk about stress and burnout these days, and so this month I’d like to focus on the role that unmanaged emotional energy plays in the stress and burnout cycle. I’d like to talk about using breathwork to prevent emotional exhaustion and to recover from it, because unmanaged emotional energy may be the biggest single cause of stress and burnout in general.

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I think it was Rudolph Steiner who said, “we live with our soul in the breath.” That bit of insight and wisdom is worth meditating on! Our breathing is controlled by physiological or biological needs—chemical and mechanical processes. And it is also controlled by psychological and emotional needs—conscious and unconscious processes.

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Rebirthing-Breathwork Leonard Orr, the Father of the Rebirthing Movement, recently passed away. He left behind a living legacy, and I am grateful and blessed to be part of that legacy. In honor of Leonard, this month I would like to write about Rebirthing-Breathwork.

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Transformational Breath® introduces you to the most powerful healing tool -- your own Breath. Conscious Breathing to heal and integrate all areas of your life!

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Personalized wellness programs in Reiki, Chi Nei Tsang (Abdominal Chi Massage for the Internal Organs),Chi Kung, Meditation, and the Law of Attraction for Health and Well Being.

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Rebirthing Taster Weekends and indervidual sessions

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